Acronicta valliscola - Hodges#9239
Acronicta valliscola
This record describes Acronicta valliscola (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acronicta valliscola - Hodges#9239 (Acronicta valliscola) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Acronictinae, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Acronicta (Dagger Moths). As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: average forewing length = 14.5 mm. Active during The adults are most common in May and September..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Acronictinae
- Genus
- Acronicta (Dagger Moths)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Texas. Holotype ♂, Texas, Brewster County, Big Bend National Park, Green Gulch, 5200', 10-V-1966.
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common in May and September. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acronicta valliscola. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Acronicta valliscola - Hodges#9239 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Acronicta valliscola - Hodges#9239
What is Acronicta valliscola - Hodges#9239?
Acronicta valliscola - Hodges#9239 (Acronicta valliscola) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Acronicta valliscola - Hodges#9239?
average forewing length = 14.5 mm
Where is Acronicta valliscola - Hodges#9239 found?
Range: Texas. Holotype ♂, Texas, Brewster County, Big Bend National Park, Green Gulch, 5200', 10-V-1966.
When is Acronicta valliscola - Hodges#9239 active?
Acronicta valliscola - Hodges#9239: seasonal activity - The adults are most common in May and September. ( 3 ).